By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Italian authorities have deported two Moroccan students who were plotting to kill Pope Benedict XVI during his recent visit to Turin.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Yogi Claims He Hasn’t Eaten in 70 Years
Doctors have completed a 15 day examination of an Indian holy man who says he hasn’t eaten in 70 years and claims to live on a “spiritual life force” alone.
Kagan Disparages Pro-Life Movement in 1980 Essay
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
An essay written by Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan shortly after Ronald Reagan’s victory in 1980 reveals her desire for a more left-leaning government and her disdain for the pro-life movement.
Pope Consecrates Priests to Immaculate Heart of Mary
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Amidst thousands chanting “Viva o Papa” as he arrived for an historic visit to Fatima yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI used the occasion to consecrate the world’s priests to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
New Plans Unveiled for Our Lady’s “Arch of Triumph”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Association for the Arch of Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary unveiled new architectural plans today for the pro-life shrine which, when completed, will be the world’s tallest monument.
Pope Elaborates On Third Secret of Fatima
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
During a press conference en route to Portugal yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the relevance of the third secret of Fatima.
White House Shields Elena Kagan from Press
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In an effort to tightly “control the message” when it comes to information about Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, the White House decided to publish its own interview with the candidate rather than subject her to tough questions from the press.
Thieves Steal Famous Mojave Cross Memorial
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Less than two weeks after the Supreme Court ruled to allow a memorial to the nation’s war dead to remain standing in the Mojave Desert, thieves ripped down and stole the historic metal cross.
Catholic Schools in State of “Mission Confusion”
A leading Catholic education executive says the fate of Catholic schools in America is dire as they deal with financial issues, problems with teachers unions, and social issues such as admitting children of homosexual parents.
Pope in Portugal: Abuse Scandal “Greatest Persecution” Church Has Ever Faced
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Speaking to the press enroute to Portugal yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI said the Church has always suffered from problems of its own making, but “today we see it in a truly terrifying way” in priest sex abuse scandals.
